1993 TVR 290 S 2.9L Petrol · L705 ARU
1993 TVR 290 S (2.9L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1993. Recorded mileage 83,474 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR 290 S
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2933cc
L705 ARU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 83,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L705 ARU Mileage History
- 07/03/200762,250 mi
- 18/03/200864,213 mi+1,963 mi
- 14/08/200966,998 mi+2,785 mi
- 24/09/200967,034 mi+36 mi
- 15/10/201070,102 mi+3,068 mi
- 01/11/201171,293 mi+1,191 mi
- 12/07/201371,638 mi+345 mi
- 01/08/201471,834 mi+196 mi
- 31/10/201471,982 mi+148 mi
- 12/10/201574,014 mi+2,032 mi
- 04/10/201675,393 mi+1,379 mi
- 23/10/201776,620 mi+1,227 mi
- 02/01/201977,947 mi+1,327 mi
- 03/01/201977,954 mi+7 mi
- 04/12/201979,772 mi+1,818 mi
- 15/12/202080,838 mi+1,066 mi
- 07/12/202181,676 mi+838 mi
- 11/01/202382,166 mi+490 mi
- 11/01/202482,795 mi+629 mi
- 13/02/202583,363 mi+568 mi
- 28/05/202683,466 mi+103 mi
- 04/06/202683,474 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,103 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
L705 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Tvr 290 S (L705 ARU) between March 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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